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Spain Secures NATO Deal to Reduce Defense Spending Target

Source: Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goal (2025-06-23)

Spain has reached an agreement with NATO to be exempted from the alliance's 5% of GDP defense spending goal. This deal allows Spain to allocate its military budget differently while maintaining its commitments within NATO. The move comes amid ongoing global conflicts and shifting defense priorities. Spain's exemption highlights the evolving nature of international security agreements and the flexibility NATO is offering member countries.

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